If your company’s workforce is comprised of any of the 14.5 million union members in the United States then you are likely very familiar with the intricacies of how those union workers must be paid their overtime and their benefits. Considering that the collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) are continually amended, the management of paying union […]
Companies often focus on time theft as a major labor management issue, but what if the tables were turned? As of late, wage theft cases seem to be flooding the headlines of HR news. Explore this infographic to learn about the nightmares of working off the clock, non-payment of overtime, paychecks that bounce, and the […]
Earlier this year, the District of Columbia City Council had passed and the mayor had signed into law B20-0480 to amend the Accrued Sick and Safe Leave Act. Although effective in February, because the amendment was tied to the District’s budget, the actual provisions will go into effect starting October 1, 2014. A major change to […]
At the closing of each public webinar that we offer, there are always so many interesting questions from our attendees who join us live for the event. In last week’s webinar on predicting and avoiding workforce challenges before they happen, there were three questions that we believe many others may have as well: How many […]
Imagine how successful we could all be if we could see into the future and predict any business challenges that might come to light. From a workforce management perspective, we’d always have the appropriate number of employees staffed in each area of our business, virtually eliminating the need for overtime. We’d never have to go […]
With over 450 million mobile workers globally, it is no wonder why businesses large and small are looking for smart ways to manage their off-site employees. In today’s world, it is very common to have employees not only working in the main office, but also from satellite offices, remotely from home, and completing jobs off-site. […]
For many professionals, the phrase “cloud-based computing” has become synonymous with business-as-usual, and the promises that come with the cloud, such as rapid deployment, faster services, and greater connectivity, are baked into many modern work environments. However, less than a decade ago, the concept of the cloud was still new and fairly novel for many […]
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Do you remember the proposed overtime changes to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) in 2016? Once in effect, the rule was predicted to extend overtime protections to 4.2 million workers who were not previously eligible under federal law. Plenty of workers were excited about the changes, while many companies were a little concerned. And one sector that […]
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Between the country’s economic growth and the record low unemployment rate of 4.1%, times are looking good for many companies and workers. Now wages are starting to nudge upwards too. According to recent Bureau of Labor Statistics data, average hourly earnings moved up nearly 3% from a year ago. This means that more money is […]
Read More >stratustime tracks employee hours through PCs, mobile devices, and POS systems, then automatically transmits time and attendance data to your payroll service. Advanced features like scheduling, PTO accrual, and labor forecasting give HR managers and payroll specialists more time to focus on people instead of data entry.
Whether you’re a small business transitioning from a paper system, or a large corporation seeking an online solution to track multiple locations, our team is here to help you choose time and attendance features that are right for you. Our pricing scales with size, and is appropriate for any size business. Call us today to find out more, see a demo, or get a quote.
